The mission of the Newport Police Department is to consistently invest available resources toward our City's reputation as a safe place to live, work, play, learn, and visit. This will be accomplished by complying with professional standards established by the Oath of Office, Professional Code of Ethics, and administrative directives. We will perform in a manner that promotes the public's trust, confidence, and sense of safety and security.

Newport Police Department offers two ways you can report additional information for criminal activity that has occurred, using our anonymous Hotline telephone, or by sending a text message to our Text-A-Tip cell phone number.

Anyone who has information concerning a homicide, drug activity, guns, or other violent offenses can call the hotline, or send a text message.

Text messages are monitored by members of the department. Tips are then analyzed and passed on to the appropriate unit or division for follow-up. The sender will not receive a response to the original message, or be contacted by Newport Police Department

Provide as much detail as possible about the incident or activity: the situation, location, time of day, suspect descriptions, and any related vehicle information.

Neither of these hotlines are an emergency number. If you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency that requires the police, please call 911.

Toll-free tip line is 1-800-452-7888.

Call 541-574-5455

(Ability to leave voice message only - you will not be speaking directly with anyone.)

Send text to 541-270-1856

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